The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
€ 24,000
€ 25,400
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 2.4i is 1.1 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1447
1782
2039
1491
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4266
2620
4255
4266 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1407 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
137 kg
9.74 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2435 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
230 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.58 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
8.38 kg/bhp
8.58 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
34 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
24 mpg
city
49 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
459 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
159.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
433 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
